1973 Mercury Montego vs. 2007 Nissan Qashqai
To start off, 2007 Nissan Qashqai is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercury Montego (169 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Qashqai. (149 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Qashqai. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 209 kg more than 2007 Nissan Qashqai. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Nissan Qashqai is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Mercury Montego. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Qashqai will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1973 Mercury Montego (403 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Qashqai. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Qashqai. 1973 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 2007 Nissan Qashqai has manual transmission. 2007 Nissan Qashqai will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Mercury Montego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mercury Montego | 2007 Nissan Qashqai | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Montego | Qashqai |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6555 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 16.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1791 kg | 1582 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 65 L |
